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Welcome to the website for Overthorpe.

Overthorpe is a small village surrounded by the rolling farmland of South Northamptonshire, England, near the town of Banbury. Neighbouring the parishes of Middleton Cheney and Warkworth, Overthorpe overlooks the Cherwell Valley and lies approx. 2 miles to the east of Banbury. According to the 2011 census, the village comprised 95 properties, with a population of 235 of all age groups covering a broad spectrum of occupations.

Approached by tree and hedgerow flanked lanes on both sides, the majority of the village lies within a Conservation Area (see this map). The main thoroughfare through the village is designated as being for Access Only (read the Highway Code), leading to a relatively peaceful village yet benefiting from close proximity to the amenities of Banbury town.

As is common with many Northamptonshire villages, Overthorpe can be split into three main elements; the most modern residences can be found on the northern entrance to the village, comprising single and double storey residences largely constructed in the 1960s.

To the South of the village are former and current local authority housing, with the centre of the village mainly occupied by older, more traditional houses constructed with local Hornton stone.

At the Annual Parish Meeting we asked for the opinions of residents regarding options available to the Council to mitigate speeding motorists using the road through Overthorpe as a short-cut to or from Banbury. The results of responses received to date are summarised here (click on link to open new page).

We are frequently asked for details of who to contact regarding noise nuisance such as barking dogs. South Northants Council have provided a summary of contact information and scope of their responsibilities.

We are pleased to confirm that Overthorpe has been accepted for the 2017 Speedwatch programme. 10 volunteers attended training on the use of the equipment and relevant safety procedures on 4th February and we expect to commence speed checking at 3 approved locations in the village in the next few weeks.

Village News

CONTACTING NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POLICE IN SOUTH NORTHANTS999 | For a crime or incident in progress, or where someone is immediately at risk of harm, you should always dial 999. You will not be criticised for a well-intentioned 999 call. Furthermore, if we think the call doesn’t warrant occupying an emergency line, we’ll ring you back ...